Please bear with me as I offer a word about this posting. For those of you who follow us on a map….there are indeed a few miles (405 miles/653 kilometers) between the ferries from Labrador to the town of Twillingate where this posting begins. Having either covered the area before and/or because a lot of it’s on the TCH (Trans Canada Highway) and not a place which we explored or of which we took photos the decision was to skip ahead, soooo, here we go. You are not missing anything! 🙂
Welcome to Twillingate, Iceberg Capital of the World according to their signage and advertising and indeed there were a good number of icebergs to see.
On the official Newfoundland map the Twillingate ~ New World Island area actually has its own enlargement which is quite handy as it covers three main islands, lots of coves, points and arms. The roads for the most part are awful and we did arrive in the fog and mist soon to be rain, which wasn’t helpful, but hey we’ve learned, it is Newfoundland and the Sun will come out, tomorrow, tomorrow! Hey, that’s a good idea for a song! 🙂
We stayed at Peyton’s Woods RV Park which has a laundry, and those can be a bit hard to find here so, yippee! It is just a short drive from here out to the Long Point Lighthouse at Crow Head where there is also an elevated viewing platform.
We drove down 340 and out the 345 arm to Tizzard’s Harbour and enjoyed the views and icebergs. The landscape here is more mountains and tight coves with small villages tucked into little harbours.
We especially enjoyed the little village of Valley Pond where we had a nice conversation with an older gentleman who wandered over to ask where we were from. Chatting is something Newfoundlanders love to do as does my dear husband. In fact, we have had the most delightful chats, both long and short, with many Newfie folks who might possibly be the friendliest people on the planet.
Over by Durrell just east of Twillingate town there’s the French Beach Trail which we took out towards French Head.
The weather was not our friend and we did not cover this area as thoroughly as we generally do, we mostly just drove about the countryside. All prejudice aside, I do think these particular photographs of Eds are especially magnificent and I hope you enjoying seeing them more than reading my ramblings 🙂
Also, truth be told, while in Twillingate we had another place on our radar…. Next post, a ferry ride and Fogo Island!!
Cheryl Keeping said:
Just gorgeous. Loving your posts and pics.
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Ed and Marti Kirkpatrick said:
Thanks Cheryl, Tell Ron we tried at Fortune but….
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Nelleke barten said:
Thanks for sharing. I get homesick reading and seeing those picture and I am not even from newfoundland 🤣
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Bill and Jennie said:
Just marvelous Ed and Marty, love the beyond ancient look and feel of this place. I had hoped to see a Newfoundland (the canine variety) too! My favorite and most beloved breed.
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Ed and Marti Kirkpatrick said:
🙂 Thanks.
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Adrienne and Daniel said:
My heavens that is a beautiful area you have shared with all of us. We really enjoy your posts . Love the play of fog! Little rain here ion Mid-Maine coast. Badly needed. A couple of signs of Fall already. If on your route,stop by on way home up till 23rd Aug.,
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Ed and Marti Kirkpatrick said:
Thank you Adrienne! We are on the ferry to North Sydney the 16th and driving down the south coast of Nova Scotia. Quebec City may be in our sights but more likely the Maine coast. I think it will be after the 23rd though but maybe, just maybe… who knows with us.
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Alyce said:
Burrrrrrrr!!!
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judith A Eddy said:
Love the icebergs in the fog and the ghost iceberg…Hard to wrap my head around their age….It’s such gorgeous scenery…Love it….
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Clare Reynolds said:
Great pictures as always! Love!
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rosemary patterson said:
awesome cant wait to get there Thanks for all the info Ed and Marti
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Suzanne said:
Oh, those “ghost bergs” are so very cool! I love the shroud around them. Very nice!
I am 99% sure the “Not really sure” photo is Bridgeport.
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Wayne Guenther said:
Wonderful pictures Ed. This really was a great location for your eye.
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Ed and Marti Kirkpatrick said:
Thank you Wayne! We have really loved this entire island and its people too.
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Hedley Lint said:
Thank you for the great photos. This is interesting because my Mother was from Newfoundland.
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Debbie trekkingwiththebs.blogspot.com said:
Beautiful photos. You two are having the best time. Be sure to fill the freezer with wild blueberries. We just left Maine and are enjoying our bounty.
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Anne Sturm said:
There are not many things we can be sure of but I know I will never get to this beautiful place. So thank you so much for giving us all these stunning photographs of fog, purple flowers, ice burgs, working boats and very happy red milk bottle light houses. You all look great too. With gratitude, Anne
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